UnityPoint Health·Rock Island, Illinois
The Crisis Clinician performs crisis assessments and interventions for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies. They coordinate care with community partners and provide clinical supervision to team members to ensure continuity of care.
Conduct telehealth and face-to-face crisis assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate levels of care. Complete outpatient assessments and treatment planning to connect clients with appropriate behavioral health services. Advocate for clients by providing support, brief counseling, resources, and assistance navigating services during times of crisis. Provide timely referrals and coordinate connections to community resources, inpatient services, and ongoing treatment. Collaborate with providers, service agencies, and care teams to support continuity of care and client needs. Provide clinical supervision to team members as needed in accordance with state requirements. Maintain compliance with UnityPoint Health policies, documentation standards, safety guidelines, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related fieldOR Graduate of an accredited nursing program License(s)/Certification(s): Must be licensed in both Illinois and Iowa in good standing to practice.
Completion of appropriate internship and/or practicum program for Master’s level degree. Mental health or psychiatric experience preferred. *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.#qc123
Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field or a nursing degree, with active licensure in both Illinois and Iowa. Candidates must hold CPR certification and obtain CPI and IM+CANS certifications.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
